Add 9/20 and 6/24
9/20 + 6/24 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
9/20 = 9 × 6/20 × 6 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
54/120 + 30/120 = 54 + 30/120 = 84/120 - 84/120 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/20 + 6/24 = 7/10
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